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The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Job Description Summary

The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is the oldest and one of the finest medical schools in the United States. Penn is rich in tradition and heritage and at the same time consistently at the forefront of new developments and innovations in medical education and research. Since its founding in 1765 the School has been a strong presence in the community and prides itself on educating the leaders of tomorrow in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. http://www.med.upenn.edu/

This position is contingent upon funding.

Job Description

Duties:

The Clinical Research Coordinator A/B will primarily be responsible for conducting upper airway testing in humans with obstructive sleep apnea. This individual will develop familiarity of testing electromyographic (EMG) studies, respiratory airflow testing and unconventional sleep apnea technology (i.e. hypoglossal nerve stimulation). The work will be completed in a dry laboratory, sleep surgery clinic, and operating room. He/she will assist with screening and recruiting patients, coordinating study visits, maintaining study documents, and managing a database for a clinical trial of adults with obstructive sleep apnea. He/she will assist the research project manager as needed with data acquisition and maintaining equipment inventory. Meticulous documentation will be expected to remain in compliance with regulatory agencies and study sponsors.

In addition, the Clinical Research Coordinator B will be responsible for technology development and troubleshooting will be expected as well as independently carrying out study procedures with minimal oversight

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with coordinating research including subject enrollment, data collection and analysis, and database management
• Experience gained in a clinical environment, and working knowledge of health data systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly the ability to explain topics and concepts in an easy-to-understand, accessible manner both verbally and in writing
• Excellent organizational skills, including effective problem-solving abilities and detail-orientation
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Background in sleep medicine and/or sleep technology is a plus.
• Experience with REDCAP is a plus.

Funding has been secured for this position for a period of 4 years.

Qualifications:

Clinical Research Coordinator A:

• Bachelor's Degree with 1-2 years of related experience in research and clinical study methodologies or equivalent combination of education and experience is required

Clinical Research Coordinator B:

• Bachelor's Degree with 2-3 years of related experience in research and clinical study methodologies or equivalent combination of education and experience is required

Working Conditions
Office, Library, Computer Room; Requires extensive safety

Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table; Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less

The job pay range encompasses the full range of employees from new hires to the salaries of current Penn employees with many years of experience and seniority and is not a precise indicator of salaries of new hires when looking at the top end.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$36,401.00 - $65,521.00

Affirmative Action Statement

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements

Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.